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Garlicky Collard Greens - Couve a Mineira

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Brazilian Collard Greens

Marian Blazes
This popular recipe for collard greens comes from the Minas Gerais region of Brazil. Sliced collard greens are briefly cooked in garlic and olive oil for a healthy, tasty side dish. These greens are a traditional accompaniment to the classic Brazilian dish feijoada, but they go with almost any meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds collard greens (2 to 3 large bunches)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

  1. Roll of collard green leaves and slice them into thin strips.

  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add collard greens, and cook for 5 minutes, until bright green.

  3. Remove from heat and drain. Set aside.

  4. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Add onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.

  5. Add the greens and sauté 3 or 4 minutes.

  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Optional: Sauté some chopped bacon with the onion and garlic for an extra treat.

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